After spending months averaging fewer than two minutes per game, Bronny James logged a career-high in playing time for the Los Angeles Lakers. However, head coach JJ Redick offered an honest assessment of his performance.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick commented on Bronny James' struggles during the Lakers' 118-104 road loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday

JJ Redick's answer was about as fair as it gets, comparing how his time as a player for the 76ers got him ready to coach the Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, made his 13th NBA appearance on Tuesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. Recalled from the G League after a 31-point performance for the South Bay Lakers on Friday, James entered JJ Redick's rotation in the first quarter against Philadelphia.

Bronny James has not been getting regular minutes. Most of the minutes he has gotten have come with the South Bay Lakers, their G League affiliate. So far this season, James has played in just 13 games this season. He actually got the most minutes of his career in the Lakers' matchup with the 76ers on Tuesday.

JJ Redick did not mince his words regarding Bronny James following the Lakers' defeat to the 76ers on Tuesday.

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered an unexpected 118-104 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, a defeat that was made worse by the early exit of Anthony Davis due to an abdominal muscle strain.

Explore the Lakers' coaching decision to give Bronny James extended minutes and how he performed against the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Philadelphia 76ers in a game that saw Bronny James log a career-high in playing time in the NBA.

In just 15 minutes of play, the 20-year-old went 0-for-5 with three turnovers. "Maybe put him in a tough spot," Redick said.